Lauren Rogers Museum of Art Postcard Collection
Abstract
An extensive collection of early twentieth century postcards from around the world. The majority of the collection is assumed to be from the collection of Mrs. Eugene V. Worth of Clinton, Iowa. A smaller portion is assumed to have been collected and arranged by Ella M. Bradley, Librarian, through donations to the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art.
Dates
- circa early 20th Century
Conditions Governing Access
Noncirculating; available for research.
Conditions Governing Use
This collection may be protected from unauthorized copying by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code).
Extent
4.60 Cubic Feet (23 boxes) : 302A.B15.E2-7&F2-7
Language of Materials
English
Condition of Materials
Good, but fragile. There are very few postcards in sleeves. The subject division cards are fragile. There are both used and unused postcards.
Custodial History
Five boxes of historic Laurel, The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art and/or the Rogers family postcards were retained by the Museum prior to donation.
Provenance
Lauren Rogers Museum of Art.
- Greeting cards. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Invitation cards. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Postcards. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Lauren Rogers Museum of Art Postcard Collection
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Historical Manuscripts and Photographs Repository
118 College Drive - 5148
Hattiesburg MS 39406-0001
601.266.4345
